Full time
Information Technology
Telecommunications
Job Description
Responsibilities
Support the Risk Function in delivering its objective of safeguarding the bank's financial and operational stability by proactively identifying, assessing, mitigating, and monitoring risks across various business units and activities
Development of strategic direction for risk, including the implementation of up-to-date methodologies and processes
Management of the risk department, including oversight of risk colleagues and their performance, implementation of risk priorities and objectives, oversight of department efficiency and effectiveness
Relationship management of risk stakeholders, including identifying relevant stakeholders, and maintenance of the quality of external third-party services
Adherence to the Risk policy, standards and frameworks, and maintaining a robust control environment
Advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness
Collaborate closely with other functions / business divisions
Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function
Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes
Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues
Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies / procedures in support of the control and governance agenda
Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc.) to solve problems creatively and effectively
Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes
Requirements
Strong understanding and knowledgeable on aspects of Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF)
A solid understanding of core IT infrastructure components, including Linux or Windows Server OS, MS SQL or Oracle databases, networks, load balancers, and storage systems
A collaborative mindset, with experience supporting business stakeholders and working seamlessly with technical teams across multiple geographies
Ability to influence at senior management level and apply judgement to balance risk versus business interest whilst ensuring compliance to all relevant policies and standards
Experience of working in a Risk & Control type role / team within a Financial Services environment, with the ability to demonstrate a risk management mindset
Possess Technology Risk & Control Management industry standard qualifications (e.g. ISACA)
Strong Excel skills including extensive experience in managing large quantities of data, pivots, formulas, lookups
Effective written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present credibly to senior stakeholders